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We need to secure the border, plain and simple. America is a nation built on the rule of law, which means we must enforce existing immigration laws and refuse to reward those who break these laws.
Under President Trump, we had the most secure border in history. President Trump removed incentives for illegal immigration by enforcing our existing laws, empowering border officials and law enforcement to do their jobs, building hundreds of miles of secure border wall, and leveraging the Remain in Mexico policy.
Ever since Joe Biden took office, the southern border has been a complete disaster. Over 10 million illegal immigrants have crossed our borders, facilitated by cartels and costing the American taxpayers billions of dollars. Dangerous criminals, terrorists, human traffickers, and drug dealers have poured into our country and made our communities unsafe.
In my first year in office, I visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas to witness the crisis firsthand. I went back to the southern border in 2022 and spoke directly with those on the frontline of the crisis. During this visit, I saw illegal immigrants crossing the border at the Del Rio section, while overwhelmed and underfunded Border Patrol agents struggled to keep up with the unprecedented influx of illegal immigration.
Until we start enforcing our existing laws, the border crisis will only continue to get worse.
I support common-sense policies that strengthen our border and national security like building a border wall, reinstating Migrant Protection Protocols, and shutting down the border until the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regains operational control.
Our country is in the midst of a fentanyl crisis, trafficked across our open borders by cartels. It’s devastating communities everywhere, even in Alabama. Fentanyl is the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18-45—sadly, more than 300 people die every day from overdoses related to fentanyl. It’s my mission to stop the illegal flow of illicit drugs in order to protect Alabama communities from their deadly impact.
It isn’t just border states that have been affected by President Biden’s failure to enforce our laws—law enforcement officers in every community across America are dealing with the effects of the open borders. I am committed to supporting our local, state, and federal officers who are dealing with this crisis, as well as countless others every day.
Building a physical barrier along the southern border reduces the physical area where cartels and human traffickers can enter the country illegally. This allows Border Patrol agents to focus on the most vulnerable parts of the border and apprehend those who break the law.
As a direct result of Joe Biden’s refusal to enforce our immigration laws and shut down the border, too many innocent Americans have been killed by illegal immigrants.
Secretary Mayorkas has intentionally failed to secure the border. After the House of Representatives voted to impeach Secretary Mayorkas, I repeatedly called for a ‘full and fair trial’ on the Senate floor. Unfortunately, Democrats blocked the trial from even starting.
